London Drum Show gets go ahead

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Gary Cooper Feb 2 2010, 4:00pm

Drum sector show shifts date to September following "excellent response" from industry

The London Drum Show will be going ahead this year, but in September, says Drummer Magazine's owner Oyster House. The decision comes despite Future Publishing's announcement that it is teaming-up with the MIA to stage the London Music Show in October.

The decision to move the London Drum Show to the 4th and 5th of September, follows a briefing of 30 leading percussion companies at Olympia, held yesterday, 1st February, during which Oyster outlined its plans and invited feedback from potential exhibitors.

Speaking with MI Pro, Drummer's publisher, Hugo Montogmery-Swan said: "The positive response to the whole concept of the show, the venue and its facilities plus the essential details in connection with the staging of the event, was overwhelming. It was a real pleasure hosting this pre-show planning event and as show organisers, we welcomed the excellent input everyone present gave. In short, the meeting was invaluable in not only establishing the degree of support but also gaining the response from those present as to our proposals and whether they met with the needs and wishes of the industry.

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"The key item which needed reconsideration was the matter of the proposed dates. Following the release of our initial dates, the MIA announced the dates of the London Music Show which clashed with our own to a degree that the two shows would clearly conflict with each other and in turn place great strain on the industry. I do believe the UK should have a first-class general music show and I wish all concerned with the London Music Show every success. Therefore, so as not to create a negative situation for either party concerned, we have reached an agreement today with London Olympia to move our dates for the London Drum Show well forward; to the 4th and 5th of September 2010. Additionally, these dates will also mean this new, dedicated drum show for the UK, will avoid conflicting with the Music China show taking place in October."

Oyster House: 01884 266100